个
gè
Meaning
- (classifier used before a noun that has no specific classifier)
Definition
个，量词，用于单独的人或事物，没有特定类别。
A general measure word for individual people or objects without specific category.
Usage
用于修饰单数名词，常与数字或指示代词搭配使用，如“一个”、“这个”、“那个”。在口语中适用范围广泛，几乎可替代其他量词。
Used to modify singular nouns, often paired with numbers or demonstrative pronouns like 'one', 'this', 'that'. In spoken language, it is widely applicable and can replace other measure words.
Examples
- 1 我有一个苹果。 (I have an apple.)
- 2 这个人是谁？ (Who is this person?)
- 3 那个国家很大。 (That country is very big.)
- 4 他买了三个橘子。 (He bought three oranges.)
- 5 每个学生都很努力。 (Every student is very hardworking.)
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